Overview

The Social Sciences program offered by University College Dublin gives you options to change subject choices at the end of first year if you wish. During your first year, you will gain a deep understanding of each subject you choose to study and develop real-world skills in research, communication and leadership. You will learn to analyse, criticise and challenge beliefs and assumptions - including your own. You will also have the option to apply for an internship, or study abroad for a year or a trimester.

Key Facts

If these types of questions about society and social relationships spark your interest, prepare to be challenged and fascinated by studying social sciences in UCD. You will examine the nature of our society and the issues confronting humanity, including climate change, crime and violence, social and economic inequality, gender justice, sustainable cities, human development, economic growth and big data.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Biology
Mapping a Sustainable World
Business in Society
Scientific Enquiry
Sustainability
Earth Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate (established) must have six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, and must obtain Grade H5, or better, in two subjects and Grade O6/H7, or better, in the remaining four subjects. For all courses in UCD, this must include English.
In terms of A level/GCSE, matriculation is a minimum of 2 grades C at A level and 4 grades C at GCSE which must include English. In addition, there are specific subject requirements for different courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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